On top of that, it is the time of year when many landlords institute rent increases. I’ve recently had friends reach out to me about rent increases or have been asked to move because the owners have other plans for the home in which they live. It can be very stressful.

Northern Nevada has changed a lot over the decades. When I was growing up here in the 70s and 80s, the outsider's perception of us was a town of gambling, brothels, and not much more.

Reno is so much more than that and I’m so glad the old reputation has faded away.